Ombersley facts for kids
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Mar2006.jpg) The Kings Arms, Ombersley |
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 Ombersley
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| OS grid reference | SO844635 |
| • London | 103 miles |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | DROITWICH |
| Postcode district | WR9 |
| Dialling code | 01905 |
| Police | West Mercia |
| Fire | Hereford and Worcester |
| Ambulance | West Midlands |
| EU Parliament | West Midlands |
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Ombersley is a lovely village and civil parish located in the Wychavon district of Worcestershire, England. A civil parish is like a small local area with its own council. The village is known for its beautiful buildings and interesting history.
The parish also includes a small area called Holt Fleet. Here, a famous bridge built by Thomas Telford in 1828 crosses the River Severn. In 2011, about 2,360 people lived in Ombersley parish.
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History of Ombersley
The first time Ombersley was mentioned in writing was in 706 AD. This was when King Æthelweard of the Hwicce gave a special document, called a Charter, to Abbot Egwin of Evesham Abbey. An Abbot is the head of a monastery, and Evesham Abbey was a large religious building where Benedictine monks lived. The Charter gave twelve "cassates" (which were like plots of land) in Ombersley to the Abbey.
Later, around 1086, during the time of William the Conqueror, Ombersley was mentioned in the Domesday Book. This was a big survey of land and property in England. The Domesday Book showed that Ombersley was part of a special area called a "hundred" and still belonged to Evesham Abbey.
It remained the Abbey's property until the early 1500s. This was when the Dissolution of the Monasteries happened, and many monasteries in England were closed down. By 1848, Ombersley was its own parish, called Ombersley (St. Ambrose).
Ombersley's Royal Forest Past
Ombersley was once part of a Royal forest until 1229. A Royal forest was a special area of land owned by the King or Queen, mainly for hunting. The word "forest" in the village's name comes from this history.
Ombersley Court and St Andrew's Church
Ombersley Court is the traditional home of the Lords Sandys, an important family in the area. Many members of this family are buried in a special family tomb, called a mausoleum, at St Andrew's church.
The current St Andrew's parish church was built between 1825 and 1829. The old church's chancel (the part of the church near the altar) was changed to become the Sandys family mausoleum. The architect who designed the church was Thomas Rickman. Building the church cost £18,000, which was a lot of money back then! Mary Sandys, the dowager Marchioness of Downshire, paid for two-thirds of the cost. The church is now a Grade I Listed building, meaning it's a very important historical building.
Local Governance
Since 1973, Ombersley has had a combined parish council with the nearby area of Doverdale. This means they work together to manage local matters. The parish council website says that combining these two areas created one of the largest parishes in Worcestershire.
Ombersley is part of the Wychavon district within the county of Worcestershire. It is also in the parliamentary area called Mid Worcestershire, which is the area represented by a Member of Parliament in the UK government.
Geography of Ombersley
Ombersley is located about 6 miles north of Worcester. It is also 4 miles west of Droitwich and 10 miles south of Kidderminster. The village sits where two main roads, the A449 and the A4133, meet.
The western edge of the parish is formed by the River Severn. To the east, a stream called Hadley Brook forms much of the border with Doverdale parish. The River Salwarpe, which is north of the Droitwich Canal, forms the southern boundary before it joins the River Severn.
Historic Buildings in Ombersley
As of April 2022, there are 151 listed buildings in the Ombersley parish. A listed building is a building that has been officially recognized as having special architectural or historical importance, so it is protected.
Ombersley Court is a Grade I listed building, which is the highest level of protection. Five other buildings are Grade II* listed, meaning they are particularly important. The remaining 145 buildings are Grade II listed, which means they are of special interest.
See also
In Spanish: Ombersley para niños
